Learning objectives

recognise the advantages of embedding digital accessibility within products and services;

define the POUR principles of digital accessibility;

explain why the social model of disability fits with UK and European accessibility and equality legislation and how this underpins the principles of digital accessibility.

Level of training

Introductory. No prior accessibility knowledge required.

Who is this training for?

This training is suitable for anyone interested in digital accessibility who is new to the field

Developers

Testers

Designers

Content creators

Product owners / managers in development environments

Managers (at an organisational level)

Trainers / Teachers / Academics

Important information

Class size:

We limit the number of people on our training courses to ensure all attendees can engage with the presenter, ask questions and have an informative experience.

What to bring:

You will need a good internet connection, access to a laptop or desktop computer and to be able to open/use the Zoom platform without restrictions on your device

Why train with us?

97% of attendees rated our webinars and training ‘Excellent' or ’Good’ in 2019

What previous attendees say

"Very insightful and informative."

"A well delivered and well-paced webinar. Liked the polls and colourful examples."

“I’ve found the sessions useful in bringing the range of accessibility issues to our attention, from website navigation to ensuring that images are meaningful to the visually impaired… I’d say that the training is essential for those responsible for the content of public websites.”

Meet one of our trainers

Joe Chidzik is an Accessibility and Usability Consultant with over 15 years of experience. He is a Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA) with the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) meaning he has successfully passed both the Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) and the Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) exams.

Joe manages a small team of accessibility consultants in delivering accessibility consultancy ranging from technical audits and user tests, through to ongoing involvement in accessibility of agile projects, particularly app development.

About our training team

Our trainers have decades of experience between them. They deliver accessibility consultancy ranging from technical audits and user tests, through to ongoing involvement in the accessibility of enterprise-level agile projects. They regularly champion accessibility at conferences and run workshops.